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Football Slang
Rivalry Game in College Football
In college football, Rivalry Game means: A game between programs with historical, regional, conference, or cultural rivalry. It is used to describe football slang context in college football.
Definition
A game between programs with historical, regional, conference, or cultural rivalry.
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Related Glossary Terms
Protected RivalryA rivalry game preserved by scheduling rules even when conference formats change.Conference RealignmentMovement of schools between conferences, often affecting schedules, rivalries, revenue, and playoff access.Backdoor CoverA late score that affects the betting spread without changing the likely game winner.Body-Bag GameA slang term for a lopsided guarantee game where an overmatched team is paid to play a stronger opponent.Cover the SpreadTo beat the point spread in betting terms.CupcakeA weaker opponent scheduled by a stronger program, usually in nonconference play.
Last reviewed 2026-04-24